Photo: Bandgirl807 · CC BY 3.0Where Hanksville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hanksville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hanksville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hanksville
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Hanksville
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), about twice the Utah rate. COPD is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 4.6% across Utah. In all, Hanksville runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 64 miles from Hanksville
The closest emergency room is Moab Regional Hospital in Moab, 63.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Wayne Community Health Centers is closer (0.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hanksville, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 76.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Hanksville adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.2%), vs 17.6% across Utah. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Utah figure falls outside Hanksville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hanksville adults…
Hanksville runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hanksville
1 community health center in Hanksville, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hanksville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hanksville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hanksville adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Hanksville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Hanksville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Hanksville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hanksville adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hanksville
Why doesn’t Hanksville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hanksville.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hanksville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wayne Community Health Hanksville in Hanksville, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hanksville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Utah figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.